Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

2013–2019 vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Liftback

In short

Length: Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm, Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm — a 34 cm difference.
Boot: Soul II (PS) 354 l, Polo VI (AW) 530 l.
Lowest consumption: Soul II (PS) 4.7 l/100 km, Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Soul II (PS) 81–150 kW, Polo VI (AW) 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Soul II (PS) 33 items (LX), Polo VI (AW) 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019 · 11 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–present · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, LifeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019no listings	Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,140 mm	Length4,053 mm–4,483 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,751 mm
Height	Height1,600 mm–1,618 mm	Height1,438 mm–1,471 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,548 mm–2,602 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–163 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l–354 l	Trunk volume351 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,565 kg	Curb weight1,105 kg–1,280 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed237 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · LX	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim37 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm, Kia Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm (a 343 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,602 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 530 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

The most frugal Kia Soul II (PS) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 95).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

The strongest Kia Soul II (PS) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT); the strongest Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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